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If the first MacBook Air was a revolutionary take on the Apple laptop line, the new version is an evolutionary advance that offers a noticeable speed boost and better storage options. And the top-end model is a lot cheaper than it was when it debuted in January.

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When Apple announced new iMacs last month, it delivered the first ever iMac to offer a quad-core processor. The Core i5 and Core i7 quad-core machines were not available right away. But the wait is over, and the Core i5 and Core i7 27-inch iMacs were worth the wait.

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Google's Chrome OS stands to make waves
Google is ambitious, there's no question about that. It has both the privilege and necessity of being so and, given its position as a major player in multiple facets of the technology arena, it's got resources and opportunities that most other companies can't hope to match. So if you had to pick one company to enter the operating system market, a product category that's been largely bifurcated for the last two decades, Google's a pretty good bet.

Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server
Ever since the Mac mini was first released, people have been using Apple's diminutive Mac desktop as a server. At 6.5 inches square and 2 inches high, it bears just the sort of compact computing power you want to stick in a closet or under a desk and use as an all-purpose receptacle for all your stuff.

Macintosh buying guide
'Tis the season to do some shopping, and if you've added a new Macintosh to you shopping list, you've picked a great time to buy one. Apple's current lineup features a nice variety of Macs that offer great value.

The Macalope Weekly: Business 101
Looks like there some people out there could use some schoolin’ on how to do business. A rather surprising admission from a Microsoft exec gets us kicked off this week but, as silly as Microsoft is, the App Store takes the cake yet again. And last, a well-reasoned, polite discussion about Apple’s strategy, featuring the Macalope and two knuckleheads.

Bugs & Fixes: LaunchBar causes an unexpected surprise
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